SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2SO\(_3\) In the reaction above, the most suitable catalyst is?

SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2SO\(_3\) In the reaction above, the most suitable catalyst is?

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JAMB 2022

SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2SO\(_3\)

In the reaction above, the most suitable catalyst is?

A. chromium(vi)oxide
B. iron(iii)oxide
C. copper(i)oxide
D. vanadium(v)oxide

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Correct Answer: Option D

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During the Contact Process for manufacturing sulfuric acid, sulfur dioxide has to be converted into sulfur trioxide, which is done by passing sulfur dioxide and oxygen over a solid vanadium(V) oxide catalyst.

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SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\) → 2SO\(_3\) In the reaction above, the most suitable catalyst is?

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